Seeraga samba rice, which is the traditional rice in southern India. The tiny-grained seeraga samba gets its name from its resemblance to cumin, which is known as seeragam in Tamil Nadu, and is the most expensive rice grown in that southern India. Seeraga samba is main ingredient in biriyani, a traditional Indian dish. When cooked properly, seeraga samba rice grains are fluffy and loose. One cup of uncooked rice yields about 2 cups of cooked rice.

This rice has high nutritional value and are given particularly to Mapilai/ Bridegroom to get increased energy. In folklore, the bridegroom is asked to lift a heavy rock to show his power. Hence, this mappillai samba rice is cooked and served to him to gain loads of energy to lift the rock.

It is not only restricted to bridegrooms, this Mappillai Samba rice is suited for all ages to gain increased energy. 

Kavuni rice in Chettinad(India)
Forbidden rice in China.

Poongar rice is one of the traditional rice items in Tamilnadu,India.

This rice is hand pounded, so the color of the rice is slightly reddish and it contains anthocyanin.

A Red Rice variety equals the Mappillai Samba for Men; this variety is for Women strengthens the body.

This rice is suitable for making Idly, Dosa, Idiyappam, Puttu & Porridge (Kanji).

Ponni rice is a variety of rice developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.It is widely cultivated in Tamil Nadu,the Kaveri River is also called 'Ponni' in Tamil literature.The rice is also suitable for diabetics in some varieties and is easily digested.

Kattuyanam have long been used in traditional rice varieties. Among other traditional paddy varieties, Kattuyanam has additional medicinal properties.This rice helps in the healthy body & helps in good digestion.

Bamboo rice is seed, produced by flowering bamboo at end of its life span. It is not commonly available since their flowering pattern is highly unpredictable and it may vary from few years to upto 100 years for bamboo plant to flower.

Thooyamalli is a traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu. It has high immunity, is considered to be suitable for many varieties and old varieties, and its juice can be tasted like young water.

Red rice is a variety of rice that is colored red by its anthocyanin content.It is higher in protein and fiber than white rice varieties.Red Rice helps in weight loss.It can regularly used to prepare idli or dosa

Kichali Samba is a white rice, thin variety and a favorite of most people in Tamil Nadu.Regular consumption of Kichali Samba rice boosts the immune system in our body.

Sonamasuri Brown rice is widely used in India.It is  lightweight and aromatic medium-grain rice